Area Business Manager - Remote

Overview

Acadia is searching for a patient-inspired, results-oriented, and collaborative sales professional to join our team as an Area Business Manager. You will have the unique opportunity to promote our rare disease product, the first and only FDA-approved treatment specifically for Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients two years and older.

In Short

• Report directly to the Regional Business Leader, ensuring alignment with the overarching goals and strategies of the sales team.
• Build trusted relationships with healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary care team offering expert insights and ensuring they have the tools to start patients on appropriate therapies.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with target HCPs to enhance awareness of the assigned therapeutic area, including the safety and efficacy of Acadia’s products.
• Deliver MLR-approved, education-focused messages, as well as therapeutic area disease-state information to target HCPs, equipping them with tools to facilitate robust patient conversations.
• Strategically plan and execute territory business plans to consistently exceed goals, achieving call activity, adherence targets, and financial objectives for the assigned territory.
• Cultivate and maintain strong connections with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and relevant stakeholders in your territory.
• Address customer concerns quickly and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Analyze sales potential and optimize your outreach to maximize results, while working within budget and compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to align strategies and deliver exceptional support to patients and providers.
• Participate in local and national patient advocacy events, weekend events, conferences, and training sessions to stay ahead of industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong preference for life sciences.
• At least 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 1 year in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases).
• Preferred experience in specialty sales which would include rare diseases, CNS/neurology, or pediatric neurology.
• Advanced selling and dialogue skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with KOLs, Centers Of Excellence, and multidisciplinary care team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a self-motivated, proactive attitude.
• Must live within the territory, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on performance.
• Opportunity for personal and professional development.
• Be part of a diverse, purpose-driven team committed to saving and improving lives.